Toyota Motor Corp. said it’s chosen the name “Mirai,” which means “future” in Japanese, for a fuel-cell powered sedan that travels 483 kilometers with a hydrogen tank that can be refilled in less than five minutes.“In most cases, Toyota has been a fast-follower, not a leader,” Liker said. “But when it comes to the environment, they’re seeking to play an aggressive leadership role.”Many battery-only cars in the U.S. can travel fewer than 100 miles on a full charge, and charging them can take hours. Toyota argues that fuel-cell cars can provide the same clean transportation with far greater convenience. And with a low center of gravity, it’s particularly fun to drive.

“Today, we are at a turning point in automotive history, “A turning point where people will embrace an environmentally friendly car that is a pleasure to drive.”Every Toyota in the lineup was designed with fuel economy in mind, but none are capable of maximizing efficiency quite like the Avalon Hybrid, which boasts some impressive ratings for a full-size sedan.